place diced onions, crushed garlic and ground beef to a large frying pan,,break beef into small bite sized while constantly stiring and brown over medium heat for 2-5 minutes,,lower heat and add spices: rosemary, basil, black pepper, white pepper, oregano, red wine, A-1 sauce, worchester sauce, soy sauce, tapatio hot sauce, rao's marinara sauce,,continue cooking & browning for 10-15 minutes,,add tomato soup, water, rinsed kidney beans, rinsed tomato bits & 4-6 bay leaves to slow cooker,,______,,bring to a boil in slow cooker and continue cooking on high heat for 4-6 hours,,Serve with cheddar cheese & ritz crackers